Zenda, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 68 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -44.7%
Males: 30  (45.1%)
Females: 38  (54.9%)
Median resident age:

38.4 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip code: 67159

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,822 (it was $32,083 in 2000)
Zenda:

$41,822
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,018 (it was $15,287 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $54,569 (it was $23,800 in 2000)
Zenda:

$54,569
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $133,314; detached houses: $133,410
March 2022 cost of living index in Zenda: 75.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.6%

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Ancestries: German (70.6%), Irish (17.6%), American (5.9%), European (5.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1663 feet

Land area: 0.23 square miles.

Population density: 301 people per square mile   (very low).

Zenda, Kansas map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,326 (2.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $789 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (54.5 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (332.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Spivey, KS (2.5 miles),
Nashville, KS (2.8 miles),
Attica, KS (3.8 miles ),
Isabel, KS (3.9 miles),
Sharon, KS (3.9 miles ),
Cunningham, KS (4.0 miles ),
Kingman, KS (4.1 miles ),
Harper, KS (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 37.44 N, Longitude: 98.28 W

Area code: 620

Distribution of median household income in Zenda, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Zenda, KS in 2022

Zenda satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Kansas:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +27 (+28.1%).
Most common industries in Zenda, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (22.2%)
  • Health care (13.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.3%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (9.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (9.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (21.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (15.2%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (9.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.1%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (33.3%)
  • Educational services (23.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (14.3%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (9.5%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (9.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Zenda, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (13.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.3%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (15.2%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (9.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.1%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (6.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (23.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (23.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (14.3%)
  • Registered nurses (9.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.5%)
  • Child care workers (4.8%)

Average climate in Zenda, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Zenda-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 110% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/13/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 26.7 miles away from the Zenda city center killed one person and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/17/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.9 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Zenda-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 860% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 102.7 miles away from Zenda center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 156.8 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 70.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 38.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/2015 at 09:49:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 49.5 miles away from Zenda center
On 11/19/2015 at 07:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 55.1 miles away from Zenda center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kingman County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 5, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Zenda topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Zenda:

  • ATTICA HOSPITAL DISTRICT #1 (Hospital, about 15 miles away; ATTICA, KS)
  • ATTICA LONG TERM CARE FACILITY (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ATTICA, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Zenda:

  • Hutchinson Community College (about 48 miles; Hutchinson, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,174)
  • Newman University (about 52 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Wichita Technical Institute (about 53 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,015)
  • Friends University (about 53 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)
  • Wichita State University (about 58 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)
  • Wichita Area Technical College (about 63 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,220)
  • Barton County Community College (about 71 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)

Library in Zenda:

  • ZENDA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $12,305; Location: 215 N. MAIN; 5,209 books; 82 audio materials; 579 video materials; 30 state licensed databases)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Zenda: Zenda Volunteer Fire Department (A), Zenda Public Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Zenda include: Zenda United Methodist Church (A), Saint John's Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Kingman County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.5%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.3%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Zenda:

Marital status in Zenda, KS
  • Never married: 15.9%
  • Now married: 43.2%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 23.8%
  • Divorced: 15.3%

For population 25 years and over in Zenda:

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Zenda, KS (based on Kingman County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,1006
Mainline Protestant2,03612
Evangelical Protestant82310
Other-1
None2,899-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Kingman County:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Here:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

7.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.8%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.9%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Kingman County:

3.8%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.0%
Kansas:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

53.3%
State:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.0
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

23.8%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

15.7%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Zenda:

45.9%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Zenda:

53.7%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Zenda:

83.4%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Zenda, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 1$161
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$682
Totals for Government 0$0 5$843

Zenda government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($102.94)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($102.94)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($73.53)
    Libraries: $4,000 ($58.82)
    Water Utilities: $3,000 ($44.12)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($44.12)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($44.12)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($14.71)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($14.71)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $15,000 ($220.59)

Zenda government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $7,000 ($102.94)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $19,000 ($279.41)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($29.41)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($29.41)
  • Tax - Individual Income: $3,000 ($44.12)

Zenda government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($661.76)

Strongest AM radio stations in Zenda:

  • KWLS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PRATT, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KCRC (1390 AM; 10 kW; ENID, OK; Owner: CHISHOLM TRAIL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMYR (1410 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: AGAPE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFH (1330 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM WICHITA LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KQAM (1480 AM; 5 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Zenda:

  • KTCM (100.3 FM; KINGMAN, KS; Owner: MARIA L. SALAZAR)
  • KHMY (93.1 FM; PRATT, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KFDI-FM (101.3 FM; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KREJ (101.7 FM; MEDICINE LODGE, KS; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KSNS (91.5 FM; MEDICINE LODGE, KS; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KCVW (94.3 FM; KINGMAN, KS; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSKU (97.1 FM; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: AD ASTRA PER ASPERA BROADCASTING, IN)

TV broadcast stations around Zenda:

  • KWCH-TV (Channel 12; HUTCHINSON, KS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 203ft / 61.6mTotal length
  • $490,000Total costs
  • 1,990Total average daily traffic
  • 172Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,389Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Zenda, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31940-1949
  • 21960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Zenda, KS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Zenda)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

46 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 4.5 Mi S On Cr (Lat: 37.383083 Lon: -98.275361), Call Sign: WNPP643,
    Assigned Frequencies: 856.012 MHz, 857.012 MHz, 858.012 MHz, 859.012 MHz, 860.012 MHz, Grant Date: 08/04/2009, Expiration Date: 09/20/2019, Cancellation Date: 11/09/2011, Registrant: Sprint Nextel Corporation, 12502 Sunrise Valley Drive, M/S: Varesa0209, Reston, VA 20196, Phone: (703) 433-4000, Fax: (703) 433-4483


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 37.383222 Lon: -98.279972, Call Sign: WPZI728,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.950 MHz, Grant Date: 01/09/2014, Expiration Date: 01/16/2024, Cancellation Date: 03/23/2024, Certifier: Robert Goss, Registrant: Mobile Radio Service, Inc., 156 S Highway 281, Great Bend, KS 67530, Phone: (620) 793-5443, Fax: (620) 793-6507


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • ZENDA, 13542 Sw 80th Avenue (Lat: 37.448361 Lon: -98.262833), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 151.2 m, Call Sign: WQRP227,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 06/27/2013, Expiration Date: 06/27/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/01/2023, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • KS-ZENDA-CN-1, End Of Ave D At Main St (Lat: 37.446167 Lon: -98.283361), Type: Silo, Structure height: 47 m, Overall height: 49 m, Call Sign: WRKD461,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 12/15/2020, Expiration Date: 12/15/2030, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • KS-ZENDA-SO-1, Southwest 90th Avenue (#208427) (Lat: 37.383222 Lon: -98.280111), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 135.9 m, Overall height: 142 m, Call Sign: WRTN222,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2022, Expiration Date: 07/06/2032, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2022, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • 2PIFI U377454 COM50, 1484 Nw 160 Ave (Lat: 37.367278 Lon: -98.330722), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.7 m, Overall height: 9.7 m, Call Sign: WRZA818,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/11/2023, Expiration Date: 10/11/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Zenda, KS
  • 46.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.7%Wood
  • 16.7%Utility gas
  • 10.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Zenda, KS
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Zenda compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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